Title: Prepare a job application.
Course: Family and Human Services II (19999-II) > Section: Seeking Employment in the Field of Family and Human Services

Preparation should include both paper and electronic formats, and

- a résumé containing
  - educational background
  - work history
  - honors and awards
  - membership in clubs and/or community activities
  - leadership positions held
  - community service
- cover letter containing a(n)
  - statement of interest in the job
  - explanation of the relationship between résumé items and job requirements
  - statement of knowledge about the company/organization
  - statement explaining why the applicant is looking for a job
  - statement clarifying whether the job search is confidential
  - request for an interview
- complete employment application form reflecting attention to completeness, accuracy, legibility, and neatness
- a list of references who have granted permission for their names and contact information to be used.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What factors influence self-representation on a résumé?
- What criteria should be used to evaluate a résumé?
- What are some of the legal and ethical issues surrounding the job application process?
- Why must references grant permission for their names and contact information to be used?

Communication

- What are the most important points for a résumé or application letter to communicate to a prospective employer?
- How are web-based résumés different from printed résumés?
- How are they alike?

Leadership

- How can a job seeker ensure that his or her résumé is effective?
- How can a résumé be improved?
- What are strategies for dealing with negative factors that must be included in an application?

Management

- What models are available to job seekers wishing to develop an effective résumé?
- How can a job seeker adjust his/her résumé to pursue a specific job opportunity?